Edwards Can Model the Knickers

It's becoming all too apparent that John Edwards is hedging his bets, in case he can't pull off a win in South Carolina. What a treat to watch him explore other career paths.

There was that poignant moment in the New Hampshire debate when he leaned over to Obama, and batting his eye lashes, said "So, pick me, choose me, love me!" It was unclear whether he was begging to be Obama's running mate, or auditioning for Grey's Anatomy. (Senator McDreamy? I think not.)

But if Edwards doesn't get picked for Veep, he can always model for Brooks Brothers. Check out his photo shoot portfolio (via Instapundit).

To reiterate: real men don't wear knickers.

Put Your Knickers in a Double Windsor Knot

I saw this on Instapundit and could not stop laughing. Check out this picture, and this.

I have several thoughts. First, this would never have passed muster in the Preppy Handbook -- no amount of madras can salvage this fashion crime. Second, I think it all began with the "man hug." Finally, I'm pretty sure that in Kentucky, if a man wears knickers, it is immediate grounds for divorce. Don't tell me you're "secure in your masculinity." If you wear knickers, your security is misplaced.

One more thought. Is Brooks Brothers outsourcing to the Chinese? It would fit the paradigm. They sold us poison pet food. They sold us lead-painted toys. And now they want our men to look like Little Lord Fauntleroy?